---
title: "External Audit - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581440"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-04-19"
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# External Audit - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581440

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking external audit services for itself and its subsidiaries, including the University of Aberdeen Development Trust. This procurement process, classified under the education sector, is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender solicitation. The contract was signed on 18 April 2019, with a total value of £205,000. The open procedure method was utilised, allowing for broad participation, and the delivery will occur in Aberdeen, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector audits. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive external audit functions, including tax services, are encouraged to participate in future procurements similar to this. With the inclusion of large-scale firms like KPMG in the process, smaller audit firms may also find potential niche opportunities within this competitive landscape.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for The University, its subsidiaries and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust appointment of an external provider to fulfil the external audit function.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for The University, its subsidiaries and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust appointment of an external provider to fulfil the external audit function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352002 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352002

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352002
  External Audit - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE for The University, its subsidiaries and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust appointment of an external provider to fulfil the external audit function.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581440

## Provenance

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